Melvin F. Smith

Melvin F. Smith, 85, of Bath, was stricken at home and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, September 11, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of Patricia D. (Schleicher) Smith. They couple would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on October 17.

Born in Upper Nazareth Township, Mel was a son of the late William A. and Theresa F. (Pflugler) Smith. He was a graduate of Northampton High School, class of 1958, and Bethlehem Business School. Mel also honorably served in the National Guard. A proud and successful career which spanned more than 30 years at the former Bethlehem Steel Corp., Mel retired as a systems analyst/manager in the Information Services Department. Previously, he was employed at the former New Jersey Zinc Co. in Palmerton. Mel was an ardent New York Yankee and Penn State fan, and a true sportsman at heart. He participated for 40 years in fastpitch softball leagues, enjoyed trout fishing with his grandson, muzzleloader hunting, and loved the game of golf accomplishing the most elusive goal of a hole-in-one at Golden Oaks Golf Club. Mel was also a man of great faith and an active member of Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, where he unselfishly devoted his time to serving in many capacities throughout his lifetime.

Survivors: In addition to his loving wife, Pat, he will be dearly missed by his daughter, Sherri Keck and husband, David, of Northampton; grandson, Connor Keck of Northampton; niece, Lora Oyer and husband, Wayne, of Moore Township; nephews, Darrell Schaffer and wife, Cindi, of Bethlehem, and Ronald Schaffer and wife, Mary Jane, of Moore Township; as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.

Mel was predeceased by his son, Michael D. Smith in 2024; brother, Walter W. Smith; and sister, Lillian H. Schaffer.

Services: A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown, 2218 Community Drive, Bath, PA 18014. Friends and Relatives are invited to call on Wednesday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Moorestown. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the GEORGE G. BENSING FUNERAL HOME, INC., in the Village of Moorestown - Bath. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at: www.bensingfuneralhome.net.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered to Salem United Church of Christ of Moorestown.